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I grew up near Dassel, Minnesota in a small Swedish community called Lake Jenny. My parents were both Swedish emigrants, but met...

Four candidates are running for two open seats this fall for Medina's City Council. Every day this...

Stephanie Feller had felt pressure around her nose for some time, something wasn't right. She brushed it off, chalking it up to...

Much has changed in the last 10 years, especially when it comes to retail. We all know Amazon is greatly shaping the...

When Andrea and Adam first told their daughter Hannah that her older sister Ella was going to get a wish granted in...

A common thread in Medina is how multiple generations run many of the family-owned businesses around town. When getting to know the...

The days of generational family-owned businesses is waning in many parts of the state, but Hamel is hanging on to that small...

Interview with Farmers State Bank of Hamel's CEO Shorty Dorweiler, President Rowdy Dorweiler and Board Member Julius Dorweiler

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT RODEOS, BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASKPhotos by Bob Hosker Today’s professional rodeo holds...

We are excited to once again get together in 2023 during Medina’s amazing community celebrations, starting with the Hamel Rodeo Parade on...

Medina resident DAN MARTINSON has taken his patented TRUzip waterproof zipper (a completely toothless, silent, dustproof, waterproof, and submersible zipper used by...

Forward-thinking, fast casual spices up Medina by focusing on sustainability and flavor Located just across Highway 55 from Casey’s...

West Suburban Fire District Bob Dylan once sang, “Times they are A-Changin”…, indeed they are! Turns...

Ahh, summer in Minnesota. It’s a precious time we all cherish. Getting outdoors to enjoy the warmth and sunshine--biking, grilling, swimming, or...

Planting Seeds to Reinspire the American Dream & Grow Opportunities for Generations To Come If you’ve driven along Meander...

Cowboy and his American mustangs to perform at Hamel Rodeo Photo Credit: Giorigo Trovato The Mustang...

Mark your calendar…the annual Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade will be held on Sunday, July 9th at 2 pm! This...

Karri Theis, LocalTies' most recent addition to our editorial team, is an award-winning freelance writer and children's book author. In addition to...

We near the refuge as skeins of moonlit mist liftand we hear the music of a thousand cranesroosting in the shallows of...